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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing … when users don’t have access to nicotine Cardiovascular health: vaping can impact arteries and blood vessels, which …
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… member ages, you may have concerns about how to manage health problems. Most people would like to stay in their … long-term care? People may consider long-term care when a health condition makes meeting health and personal needs hard or impossible to do on their …
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… care planning means that you plan ahead for your future health care. Even if you're healthy, it's important to make a plan in case the time … able to make decisions for yourself. If you have a serious health problem that is getting worse, making decisions now …
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… Falls in Older Adults Seniors’ Falls Can be Prevented (HealthLink BC File # 78) What You Can Do to Prevent a Fall? … home, at play and on the move. Parachute: Concussion Your health authority For information related to concussion from your health authority, where available, click on the links below. …
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… Overview A bite injury may need to be closed by a health professional, may require antibiotic medicines, or … time that has passed since the bite occurred. The general health of the person bitten. It is important to determine if your wound needs to be closed by a health professional. Your risk of infection increases the …
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… substance use topics, such as: Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health . Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People . CAGE … Alcohol . Alcohol and Drug Problems . Drug Use and Your Health . Quitting Smoking . Quitting Smoking: Helping Someone Quit . Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action …
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… of ACEs include violence, neglect, abuse, and family mental health or substance use problems. What are some examples of … drug use, or misusing prescription medicines. Mental health problems in the home. A household member is depressed, has mental health issues, or has attempted or died by suicide. …
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… before and during your appointment to follow up on a health problem. Concerns What health problem is the reason for this return appointment? … call to report signs and symptoms? When should I contact my health professional? Fill in the appropriate box below with …
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… have a baby, learning more about your fertility and staying healthy can improve your chances. Healthy eating, keeping active and avoiding certain … pregnancy. Learn about when you may want to get help from health care providers with trying to conceive. Ovulation and …
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… about weight management Most people think that being at a healthy weight means being "thin." Actually, a healthy weight is a weight that lowers your risk for health problems. It's more about healthy living than what …
